Annual Turkish American Youth Leadership Congress

TCA Turkish American Youth Congress

The TCA Turkish American Youth Leadership Congress is open to undergraduate/graduate students and recent graduates of Turkish American heritage who wish to become active in American civic and political life, contribute to U.S.-Turkey relations and the Turkish American community, and who are committed to advancing the TCA mission. Since the program began in 2014, 105 Turkish Americans have attended the Turkish American Youth Leadership Congress.

The Turkish American Youth Leadership Congress takes place every fall. Applications will open in June or July.

Turkish American Youth Leadership Congress - How to Apply

Applications open in June or July every year for the Turkish American Youth Congress, which takes place every fall. Criteria include:

The Youth Congress is open to undergraduate/graduate students and recent graduates who have Turkish American heritage.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents (green card holders).

Applicants must be able to commit to attending the entirety of the Youth Congress, usually a weekend (Thursday through Sunday) in October or November of every year.

In order to apply for the Youth Congress, applicants must submit a complete application by the application deadline.